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The Pioneer Association are intending to promote the Short-Term Pledge for November in honour of the Holy Souls. November is traditionally dedicated as the Month of the Holy Souls when we pray in a special way for family members/ relatives/friends who are no longer with us.

October is Mission Month. There are approximately 1,500 Irish born missionaries working in more than 80 countries. They continue to spread the Gospel through their work, their deep commitment to the people they serve and their Faith.

Bishop Kieran has invited Joe Searson (Killaloe Diocesan Advisor) and Karen Vaughan (Teacher and Musician) to develop a project that will assist teachers in our schools to explore the richness that our traditional music and culture could bring to Church life. The project is currently getting underway and Bishop Kieran has issued a letter outlining the impact that this project could make.

The Diocese is hosting a day led by theologian and Columban missionary Kathleen Coyle reflecting on the sacrament of Baptism. It is happening on Saturday 18th October at the Inn at Dromoland and runs from 10.30am to 4.00pm.

Following consultation with many of the Pastoral leadership groups in the Diocese on the question of the introduction of the Permanent Diaconate, Bishop Kieran has issued a note to be read at all Masses in the Diocese this weekend.

Bishop Kieran O'Reilly has issued a Pastoral letter on the Permanent Diaconate. He is inviting men who are engaged in pastoral leadership in the diocese and believe that the Lord is calling them to the ministry of the permanent diaconate to present themselves to the Diocese and so begin a process of discernment

The death has taken place of Fr Tim Tuohy, Retired Parish Priest of Mullagh (Kilmurry-Ibrickane), Co. Clare. Born on 25th February 1926, Fr Tim was a native of Feakle, Co Clare and was a priest of the Diocese of Killaloe for 63 years.

THE DIOCESE OF KILLALOE Wishes to Recruit: Administrator – Pastoral Development Office.Part-time 10 hours per week. The Administrator will provide administrative support to the progression of the Pastoral Plan for the Diocese 2013-2020.